This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Estrogen vs. Progesterone: Key Menopause Hormones Explained Key ...

If you’ve recently started on birth control or menopausal hormone therapy and feel like you’ve gained a little weight, you’re certainly not alone. We often associate both of these regimens with weight ...

For the first time, the FDA has approved an OTC birth control pill. Opill is a non-estrogen birth control pill option containing norgestrel, which is similar to progesterone. Side effects are often ...

Medically reviewed by Danielle Weiss, MD Key Takeaways High progesterone can cause symptoms similar to PMS, like fatigue and ...

The FDA has approved Opill, also known as the Minipill, for over-the-counter access without a prescription in the United States. Opill has been available in other countries for more than half a decade ...

Danish women on hormonal contraception were more likely to experience ischemic stroke and myocardial infarction, though the absolute risk was low. Data suggest a dose-related association between ...

Birth control pills, implants, and intrauterine devices (IUDs) are highly effective at preventing pregnancy, but people in larger bodies may have different experiences with birth control than those in ...